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Gear Guide 2017: Midweights

Depending on where your hunting boots leave their prints, midweight clothing can be either an early-season garment or your all-season go-to.

Aleutians of Grandeur

In most areas they call them hurricane-force winds. On the edge of the Alaska Peninsula, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Bearing Sea, 50-70 mph gusts are just part of another ducky day.

Gear Guide 2017: Core Matters

The base layer is your first line of defense against the cold. Don't skimp.

Hardware: Winchester Super X4 Shotgun

An upgraded model that features a downgraded price tag? It seemed too good to be true—but the Winchester SX4 proved us wrong.

Know-How: Shake a Stick at Spring Squirrels

Want to bring squirrels out of hiding this spring? Here’s a killer tactic for the early seasons in many states.

How to Poop in the Woods

Bears do it, and spend enough time in the woods, so will you. When that urge hits, here are a few tips for doing what comes naturally.

Photos: Snow Goose Madness in South Dakota

Associate Editor Jon Draper and Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper recently returned from a spring snow goose hunt in South Dakota. Get an inside look at their hunt with this gallery.

A Simple, Safe Way to Remove Ticks

There’s a better way to remove ticks of all sizes in one piece, with no specialized tools required—other than a common cotton swab, that is.

How to Cook Wild Game in a Dutch Oven

Tips for cooking in the classic cast-iron Dutch oven.

Field Test: Hatsan BT Big Bore Carnivore

The Carnivore can send its .30-caliber, 44-grain payload at a lizard-thumping 860 fps with enough air in the tank for about 20 shots before losing velocity. For the stateside small-gamer, that’s plenty of power in a single tank to get through an average hunt. Refilling a spent tank can be done quickly with the aid of a pre-filled scuba tank and adaptor kit or, using a bit more manpower, a PCP hand pump.

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